Xeon D-2733NT vs Core i5-1240P

Xeon D-2733NT

8 Cores16 Thrd80 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2022

Core i5-1240P

12 Cores16 Thrd28 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2022

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon D-2733NT

8 / 16

16,206

0.0%

16,224

+0.1%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-2733NT

#130

EPYC 9115

MSRP: $726|Avg: $726

103%

#131

EPYC 74F3

MSRP: $913|Avg: $824

103%

#138

Xeon D-2733NT

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#143

Xeon W-1350P

MSRP: $311|Avg: $250

97%

#145

Xeon 6511P

MSRP: $815|Avg: $815

97%

#153

EPYC 7303P

MSRP: $594|Avg: $594

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-1240P

#111

Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $180

108%

#119

Ryzen 7 PRO 250

MSRP: $400|Avg: $380

104%

#120

Core i7-11850HE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $75

102%

#124

Core i5-1240P

MSRP: $309|Avg: $200

100%

#125

Core i7-13700H

MSRP: $502|Avg: N/A

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($0) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon D-2733NT is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon D-2733NT	Core i5-1240P
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($200)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) / 10 nm)	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-P (2022) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-1240P ($200), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($200 less, Infinity% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon D-2733NT	Core i5-1240P
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($200)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Xeon D-2733NT Benchmark Check

Core i5-1240P Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon D-2733NT and Core i5-1240P

Xeon D-2733NT

The Xeon D-2733NT is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 15 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2579. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 16,206 points. Launch price was $800.

Core i5-1240P

The Core i5-1240P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 February 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-P (2022) architecture. It features 12 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 16,224 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Xeon D-2733NT packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i5-1240P offers 12 cores / 16 threads — the Core i5-1240P has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Xeon D-2733NT versus 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-1240P — a 31.6% clock advantage for the Core i5-1240P (base: 2.1 GHz vs 1.7 GHz). The Xeon D-2733NT uses the Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) architecture (10 nm), while the Core i5-1240P uses Alder Lake-P (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon D-2733NT scores 16,206 against the Core i5-1240P's 16,224 — a 0.1% lead for the Core i5-1240P. L3 cache: 15 MB (total) on the Xeon D-2733NT vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-1240P.

Feature	Xeon D-2733NT	Core i5-1240P
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	12 / 16+50%
Boost Clock	3.2 GHz	4.4 GHz+38%
Base Clock	2.1 GHz+24%	1.7 GHz
L3 Cache	15 MB (total)+25%	12 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)	1.25 MB (per core)
Process	10 nm	Intel 7 nm-30%
Architecture	Ice Lake-D (2022−2023)	Alder Lake-P (2022)
PassMark	16,206	16,224
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	11,268
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,102
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	7,577

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon D-2733NT uses the FCBGA2579 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i5-1240P uses FCBGA1744 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon D-2733NT	Core i5-1240P
Socket	FCBGA2579	FCBGA1744
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 5.0+25%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	—	64 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	20

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon D-2733NT) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-1240P). The Core i5-1240P includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe Graphics), while the Xeon D-2733NT requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-1240P targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core i5-1240P rivals Ryzen 5 6600U.